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Foley, Alabama Building Permits & Zoning

Regulatory data for residential homebuilders and land developers

4.3
Friction Index Low Regulatory Environment
Permit Timeline
23 days
3 weeks
Total Fees Est.
$5,700
per residential lot
Impact Fees
$4,200
per lot
Permit Fee
$1,100
residential
Plan Review Fee
$400
per application
Delay Risk
12%
probability of delay

Zoning & Requirements

Overlay Districts
FEMA Floodplain (inland — Magnolia River, Wolf Bay tributaries)Airport Overlay (North Baldwin Regional Airport)Hurricane Wind Zone (ASCE 7 Category)
Permitted By-Right Uses
Single-family detached dwellingAccessory structure
Permitting Requirements

Process Notes

Staffing & Operations
Fastest-growing city in Alabama by percentage — consistently top 10 nationally for SF permit volume relative to population. Gateway to Gulf Shores/Orange Beach. Department has scaled up to handle volume but wait times can spike in spring.
Recent Changes
City issued 1,100+ SF permits in 2024 — fastest pace on record. New sewer capacity investment ($45M bond, 2025) opening additional land for development. Stormwater impact fees increased Q1 2026.
Rezone Probability
76%

Contact Information

Permit Office Phone
(251) 943-1545
Official Website
https://www.cityoffoley.org/planning

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